Things to see & do

Great Barrier Reef

Departing daily on scheduled services from Cairns and Port Douglas, there are a variety of tours available offering diving, snorkelling, sailing, cruising and island-hopping, all showcasing one of the world’s greatest natural treasures.

For those who prefer to stay dry, semi-submersible and glass-bottom boats provide an ideal introduction to the Great Barrier Reef, while helmet dives and motorised underwater scooters are a fun way to view the colourful coral and marine life without getting your hair wet. Take to the skies with a scenic helicopter tour for an unforgettable bird’s-eye view or escape to an idyllic tropical island to explore this underwater paradise straight from the beach.

The Wet Tropics Rainforest and Wildlife

Recognised as the oldest rainforest on the planet and the largest in Australia, the Wet Tropics Rainforest offers spectacular scenery, awesome plant diversity, unique wildlife and endless experiences guaranteed to leave you amazed.

Zip-line through the jungle, get back to basics with a four-wheel drive tour through creeks and rugged gorges, or cruise the Daintree River spotting wildlife with the expertise of a local guide.

A gondola ride above the canopy just north of Cairns provides an appreciation of the diversity this ecosystem offers or a visit to one of the many wildlife parks in Tropical North Queensland is a great way to see a handful of Australian species up close and personal.

Indigenous Arts and Culture

Venture into the rainforest and enter a world steeped in ancient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture with spirits and legends recorded in rock art.

Take an Indigenous cultural tour to learn about ancient ancestral pasts and the secrets of bush medicine or try your hand at spear and boomerang throwing. Have a go playing the didgeridoo or feel the rhythm move you as you settle in for a traditional dance and musical performance. Whichever way you turn, a hotbed of artistic talent awaits.

Adventure

There are numerous opportunities for thrill seekers to get the ultimate adrenalin rush in Tropical North Queensland. Take in the sights and sounds of the rainforest while zip-lining through the treetops, get a bird’s eye view of the region while hurtling through the air during a skydive, or take to the water on a high-speed jet boat.

Go mountain biking through the rainforest, get your heart racing with a wet and wild canyoning adventure or take the plunge and jump from the only bungy tower in Australia.